Controversial film-maker Michael Moore will speak at the University of
Minnesota, despite protests from campus Republicans who didn't want any school
funds to pay for the event.

The FAHRENHEIT 9/11 director, noted for his opposition to Republican
President George W Bush, will speak at the 14,000-capacity Williams Arena, with
his appearance fully sponsored by the MINNESOTA ALLIANCE FOR PROGRESSIVE
ACTION.

Moore is on a SLACKER UPRISING TOUR of 60 cities in 20 battleground states
in an effort to get non-traditional voters to the polls on the day of the
presidential election.

Last week (01OCT04), before Moore's speech was confirmed, the MINNESOTA
COLLEGE REPUBLICANS chapter said it would fight if his appearance involved the
use of school money. University officials then assured no public or student
money would be
used.

George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, recently cancelled plans for
Moore to speak on campus five days before the 2 November (04) election, after
Republicans objected to the school's plan to pay him $35,000 (GBP19,400) for
the
appearance.